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hollyplebeau
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wasnt expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did but it was great writing and keeps you engaged and interested until the very end! I also really like books with short chapters. This book was a fast, easy, and enjoyable read and made you ponder about the glamour of Hollywood.
Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Death of parent
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Comfort rom com feels. Cute concept of the main characters hopping "over the fence" to each other. I feel like this was supposed to be a grumpy x sunshine but I didn't feel Jansen was"grumpy" besides the scene when around kids kinda. I thought he was very sweet most of the time. I loved him pointing out his favorite outfit of hers being in leggings and a sweatshirt and her most comfortable self. I also loved that this book mostly followed Rell's career successes! This book overall kept me engaged where I couldn't wait to continue reading.
Comparable to "A Not So Meet Cute" by Meghan Quinn.
Comparable to "A Not So Meet Cute" by Meghan Quinn.
informative
inspiring
reflective
A lot of the things mostly validated a lot of what I was already practicing but I still got a few things out of it that were inspiring and a good reminder.
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Great story that made you feel warm and fuzzy with the second chance summer romance. I loved reading about the many years and sweet moments of both main characters being best friends and not admitting their feelings, or admitting their feelings but not doing anything about it. That's how it goes in life a lot of the time especially during those teenage years. The heartbreaking plot was pretty predictable and I called it early on but reading how it played out was well done. I also absolutely love the anxiety/panic attack rep throughout!! Would definitely recommend.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A cute friends to lovers story....many relatable moments of unsure of their boundaries/what they are and denial of true feelings. Masturbation conversation was funny and then got hot real fast. There was growth in both main characters. I love that the FMC's growth was based on her career and goal getting! I like that the MMC's growth was based on moving on from your past life and becoming the person you want to be, not who people seem you to be.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Off the bat we're met with a little riled up MMC and a sassy FMC. The setup for the story was great - a girl's night goes wrong. However, I feel like there wasn't much character development or reasoning to why the characters were the way they were? Like why was Cupid SO livid after being shot? I'm also confused of the character's motives? Did Rose stick around because she needed to get her phone back (as that's what kept being reference)? Why couldn't she just get a new phone if she was so opposed as being around Cupid? There's also a part Isis texts Rose back but there was nothing written. I like that there's a part that sets you up to reading the next book to keep you wanting more to the story. The sexy scenes between Cupid and Rose were very hot and you could tell more thought went into writing that than the actual storyline/plot. Still a decent fast read but it reminded me of reading Alpha by Jasinda Wilder, where I didn't really understand what was happening but I was still here for the ride!
Minor: Stalking
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely LOVED. An excellent enemies to lovers, best friend's brother storyline. The hot banter kicked off right off the bat and throughout the book. It was SO good! Like I'm talking first 150 pages out of a 500 page book and it got hot real fast. I also appreciate that even though there was hatred, the characters were still humane to each other. Absolutely loved the redemption arcs for the main characters and closure they received.
Minor: Physical abuse, Stalking
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love a fairytale inspired casting and this was a mix of Aladdin meets Cinderella meets mafia meets sexy. Not a ton of mafia storyline, more behind the scenes. Very hot and sexy throughout from beginning to end. This book had you rooting for the villain and yet still screaming at the villain. Your heart aches for the FMC throughout and makes you hope for her hea in the next book!
Graphic: Rape, Self harm
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Great mystery and I appreciated the picture of the train car and the chapter of the breakdown of everyone's alibis and motives. It was a fun read and a fun interesting ending that passed through my head as a possibility but didn't think much of it until the end!
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a great fantasy read! Great character arc for the FMC and I found all the characters loveable. I really enjoy short chapters and the story moves along great! Many moments to keep you on your toes and the ending...gah! Already can't wait for book 2!